William Robert White. 89, of Rock Creek, rural Kellogg, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Skiff Medical Center in Newton, under the care of Skiff Hospice.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Foursquare Church in Newton. Memorials are being designated in William’s name or to Skiff Hospice and may be left at the church or funeral home.

William, the son of Rollie and Lena (Anderson) White, was born Dec. 9, 1922, near Prairie City and was a graduate of the Prairie City High School. William served his country during World War II in the South Pacific with the U.S. Marine Corps. He received the Purple Heart on Aug. 1, 1944.